Course Description
Suicide is not an easy topic to discuss. But with its growing prevalence in the workplace, it’s an important one to address. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace suicides have been steadily increasing over the past decade, and some occupations are more at risk than others. It’s important to be aware of the risk factors and warning signs for suicide so you can be better prepared to help a colleague in need.
This course on Suicide Awareness for the Workplace is designed to raise awareness and help you recognize when a colleague may need help. You will learn about suicide risk factors, warning signs, and how to support at-risk individuals you may encounter in your workplace. We’ll also provide you with different resources for suicide prevention and coping with suicide. In the Files tab of this course page, you will find printable resources.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide
- Discuss the warning signs that someone is contemplating suicide
- Analyze how mental health awareness benefits the workplace
- Recall the steps to intervene when someone is in crisis
Skills You Will Learn
- Assessment Of Suicide Risk
- Risk Awareness
- Workplace Safety
- Workplace Wellness
- Suicide Watch
- Suicide Intervention
What You'll Learn
- Identify the risk factors for suicidal ideation and suicide
- Recognize the warning signs that someone is contemplating suicide
- Analyze how mental health awareness benefits the workplace
- Recall the steps to intervene when someone is in crisis
- Reach out to and support at-risk colleagues you may encounter
- Identify reliable resources for suicide prevention and responding to suicide
Key Takeaways
- According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, workplace suicides have been steadily increasing over the past decade, with some occupations more at risk than others.
- Being aware of suicide risk factors and warning signs helps you be better prepared to help a colleague in need.
- Mental health awareness can support and benefit the workplace.
- The course covers how to reach out to and support at-risk individuals and how to respond to suicide.
- Printable resources for suicide prevention and coping are provided in the Files tab of the course page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is designed for people in the workplace who want to raise awareness and recognize when a colleague may need help with suicide risk.
What topics does this course cover?
It covers suicide risk factors, warning signs and workplace stressors, how mental health awareness supports the workplace, reaching out to someone at risk, and identifying reliable resources and responding to suicide.
What skills will I gain from this course?
You will build skills in assessment of suicide risk, risk awareness, workplace safety, workplace wellness, suicide watch, and suicide intervention.
Does the course provide any resources to take away?
Yes. The Files tab of the course page includes printable resources, and the course provides different resources for suicide prevention and coping with suicide.
What lessons are included?
Lessons include an Introduction, Suicide Risk Factors, Suicide Warning Signs and Workplace Stressors, How Can Mental Health Awareness Support our Workplace?, Reaching out to Someone Who May be at Risk, Identifying Reliable Resources and Responding to Suicide, and a Conclusion.
